De voorzorg
Example: We nemen altijd de voorzorg om brand te voorkomen.
Definition
"De voorzorg" refers to the careful measures or precautions taken in advance to prevent harm or danger, such as safety steps to avoid fire, as in the phrase 'We nemen altijd de voorzorg om brand te voorkomen,' meaning taking precautions to prevent fire.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de voorzorg" comes from the prefix 'voor-' meaning 'before' and 'zorg' meaning 'care,' literally translating to 'fore-care.' It reflects the idea of taking care ahead of time to avoid problems. Did you know? This concept of foresight is common in many languages, emphasizing the importance of prevention.
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"De voorzorg" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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